Lewis Hamilton, the 41-year-old Formula 1 driver, publicly acknowledged his relationship with girlfriend Kim Kardashian, 45, on stage at Silverstone on Thursday, speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix. When asked by a fan about his recent happiness, Hamilton responded, "And of course, of course it's Kim."
Hamilton also shared his enthusiasm for his team, Ferrari, describing it as "the most iconic team of all time." He reflected on the team's difficult periods and expressed satisfaction with the progress being made. "It's such an amazing team and they've been so welcoming," he said. "The first year was obviously very tough but to finally see the hard work we've been putting in, it's finally get us back to where we want to be."
The public acknowledgment comes after a recent incident where Kardashian was seen taking a towel intended for Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli after the Monaco Grand Prix. Footage of the moment went viral on social media, leading to playful interactions, including a video from the Mercedes F1 team showing Antonelli asking if his towel had been seen. Antonelli later received a new towel embroidered with "To Kimi from Kim," which he accepted with thanks.
Hamilton and Kardashian were first romantically linked earlier this year. Their relationship has reportedly progressed from friendship, with sources suggesting it could be a long-term commitment. They have been seen together on trips to Japan and Paris, and attended the 2026 Super Bowl. A source told Us Weekly that "Because their relationship started with a friendship first, those closest to them believe this could be endgame for them both."
Kardashian, who has four children with ex-husband Kanye West, is said to be taking the relationship seriously. A source told PEOPLE that Hamilton "is just an easy-going guy with great energy. Her family likes him and Kim's very into him." The insider added that Kardashian is "definitely intrigued" by Hamilton, noting that "It takes a lot to capture Kim's interest."